HP Compaq Presario SR1979CF Getting Started Guide
Getting Started
HP Notebook
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Second Edition: July 2011
First Edition: May 2011
Document Part Number: 641801-002
Product notice
This guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or
otherwise using any software product
preinstalled on this computer, you agree to
be bound by the terms of the HP End User
License Agreement (EULA). If you do not
accept these license terms, your sole
remedy is to return the entire unused
product (hardware and software) within 14
days for a refund subject to the refund
policy of your place of purchase.
For any further information or for requesting
a full refund of the computer, please
contact your local point of sale (the seller).
Safety warning notic e
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not
place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on
a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to
come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation.
The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined
by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Welcome ............................. ........................ .... .... .... ........................ .... ..... .... .................................................... 1
Finding information .................. ............................. ..... ..... ..... ............................... ..... ..... ........................ 2
2 Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................................................... 4
Top ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 4
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 5
Buttons ................................................................................................................................. 7
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Front ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Right ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Left ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Display ................................ ..... ...... ....... ..................................... ..... ....... ...... ....................................... 12
Rear .................................................................................................................................................... 13
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 14
3 HP QuickWeb ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Starting HP QuickWeb ............................ ..... ....... ................................... ....... ...... ..... .......................... 15
4 Networking .... .... ... ...................... ... .... .... ..................... .... ... .... ..................... ... .... ... .... ..................................... 16
Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............................................................. ....... ....... ..... ............ 16
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 17
Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 17
Setting up a new WLAN network ....................................................................................... 17
5 Keyboard and pointing devices ................. ...... ....... ....... ..... ...................................... ....... ...... ...................... 19
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 19
Identifying the hotkeys ....................................................................................................... 19
Using keypads ................................................................................................................... 20
Rotating the display ............................................................................................................................ 22
Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 18
Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 18
Using the embedded numeric keypad ............................................................... 21
Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off .......................... 22
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad ............. 22
Using an optional external numeric keypad ...................................................... 22
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Setting auto panel rotation preferences ............................................................................. 24
Using pointing devices .......... .................... .. ... .... .................. ... .... ... .................. .... ... ... ........................ 24
Setting pointing device preferences ....... ..... .................................. ................................... .. 24
Using the pointing stick ...................................................................................................... 24
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 24
Using the digitizer pen ....................................................................................................... 27
Using touch screen gestures .................... ............................. ..... ..... .... .............................. .... ............. 29
Tapping (or clicking) .......... ... ... ... .. .................. .. .... .. ................. ... ... ... ................. ... .. ... ........ 29
Flicking ............................................................................................................................... 30
Dragging ............................................................................................................................ 30
Scrolling ............................................................................................................................. 31
Rotating ............................................................................................................................. 31
Pinching/Zooming .............................................................................................................. 32
Setting touch screen preferences ....... ... .... ... ..................... .... ... .... ..................... ... .... ... ...... 32
Turning the TouchPad off and on ...................................................................... 25
Navigating ......................................................................................................... 25
Selecting ........................................................................................................... 26
Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................. 26
Scrolling ............................................................................................ 27
Pinching/Zooming ............ ...................... .... ... .... ...................... .... .... .. 27
Identifying the pen components ........................................................................ 27
Holding the pen ................ .... .... ..................... ... .... .... ..................... ... .... .... ......... 28
Storing the pen .................................................................................................. 29
6 Maintenance ..... .... ... ..... ....................... ..... .... ... ......................... ... ..... .... ......................................................... 33
Inserting or removing the battery ........................................................................................................ 33
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................................... 34
Removing the hard drive .................................................................................................... 34
Installing a hard drive ......................................................................................................... 35
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 37
To add or replace the primary memory module: ................................................................ 37
To add or replace the secondary memory module: ........................................................... 43
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 47
7 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 48
Windows 7 ....................................................... ..... ..... ..... ..... .............................. ...... ..... ...................... 48
Backing up your information .............................................................................................. 48
Performing a system recovery ........................................................................................... 49
Using the Windows recovery tools .................................................................... 49
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................... 50
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) ................. 50
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Windows Vista ......................... ..... .... ..... .............................. ..... ..... ..... ................................................ 51
Backing up your information .............................................................................................. 51
Performing a recovery ....................................................................................................... 52
Using the Windows recovery tools .................................................................... 52
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................... 53
Using a Windows Vista operating sy st em DV D (purc has ed se par ate ly) ........... 53
8 Customer support ......................................................................................................................................... 55
Contacting customer support ...... .. .... .. ... .................. .... .. ... .................. ... ... ... .................. ... ... ... ........... 55
Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 56
9 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 57
Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 57
Operating environment ............. ..... ..... ..... .... ..... ............................... ..... ..... .... ..................................... 57
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 58
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1 Welcome
Finding information
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After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:
● Connect to the Intern et—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the
Internet. For more information, refer to Networking on page 16.
Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The
●
software is preinstalled on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates. For
more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For instructions on accessing this
guide, refer to Finding inform ati on on page 2.
● Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to Getting to know
your computer on page 4 and Keyboard and point ing devices on page 19 for additional
information.
Find inst a l led soft ware—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer. Select
●
Start > All Programs. For details abo ut using the so ftwar e in cl uded wi th the computer, refer to
the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the
manufacturer's Web site.
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Finding information
The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.
Resources For information about
Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer
Getting Started
T
o access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
HP Notebook Reference Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
● Help to identify computer components
● Computer features
How to connect to a wireless network
●
How to use the keyboard and pointing devices
●
● How to replace or upgrade the hard drive and memory
modules
● How to perform a backup and recovery
How to contact customer support
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● Computer specifications
ower management features
P
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● How to maximize battery life
● How to use the multimedia features of the computer
How to protect the computer
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● How to care for the computer
● How to update the software
Help and S
To
access Help and Support, select Start > Help and
Support.
NOTE: For country- or region-specific support, go to
http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or
region, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
afety & Comfort Guide
S
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start >All Programs > HP > HP
Do
– or –
upport ● Op
cumentation.
erating system information
Software, driver, and BIOS updates
●
Troubleshooting tools
●
● How to access technical support
Regulatory and safety information
●
● Battery disposal information
● Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits
Electrical and mechanical safety information
●
Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo.
Chapter 1 Welcome 2
Resources For information about
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP support telephone numbers
This booklet is provided with your computer.
Web site
HP
T
o access this Web site, go to http://www.hp.com/
support.
Limited Warranty* Warranty information
To access the warranty:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides >
V
iew Warranty Information.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation > View Warranty Information.
– or –
Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the electronic guides on
your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited
Warranty in the box. For some countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed form at, you may reques t a
printed copy at http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:
● North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA
Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy
●
Asi
●
Please include your produc t number, warranty period (found on your serial number label), name, and postal address.
a Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507
● Support information
Ordering parts and finding additional help
●
Accessories available for the device
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Finding information 3
2 Getting to know your computer
Top
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● Front
● Right
Left
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● Display
Rear
●
Bottom
●
Top
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
(2) Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
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screen.
Lights
Component Description
(3) TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
(4) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5) Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(6) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
screen.
Component Description
(1) Caps lock light On:
(2) TouchPad light
(3)
(4) V
(5) Volume up light White: The computer volume is being increased.
(6) Num lock light On: Num lock is on and the embedded numeric keypad is
Mute light
olume down light White: The computer volume is being decreased.
Caps lock is on.
Off: TouchPad is on.
●
● Amber: TouchPad is off.
● White: Computer sound is on.
● Amber: Computer sound is off.
enabled.
Top 5
Component Description
(7) Drive light ●
(8) Battery light ● White: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
(9)
Power light
White: The hard drive or optical drive is being
accessed.
● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the
hard drive.
Amber: A battery that is the only available power source
●
has reached a low battery level. When the battery
reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins
blinking rapidly.
● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power
source, the light turns off when all batteries in t he
computer are fully charged. If the computer is not
plugged into an external power source, the light stays
off until the battery reaches a low battery level.
On: The computer is on.
●
● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
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Buttons
Component Description
(1) V
(2) Volume down button Decreases computer volume.
(3) Volume up button Increases computer volume.
olume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
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Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed
(3) Windows logo
(4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
(5) Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad
(6) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
key
with the fn key.
in combination with a function key, the num lk key, or the
esc key.
Displays the Windows Start menu.
when the embedded numeric keypad is turned on.
combination with the fn key.
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Front
Component Description
(1) Webcam light On:
(2) External WWAN antenna button O
(3) External WWAN antenna S
(4) Power switch ● When the computer is off, slide the switch to the right to turn
(5) S
(6) Display release latch Opens the computer.
(7) Bluetooth® compartment Contains an optional Bluetooth device.
peakers (2) Produce sound.
The webcam is in use.
pens the external wireless wide area network (WWAN)
antenna.
end and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
wide-area networks (WWAN).
on the computer.
● When the computer is on, slide the switch to the right to
shut down the computer.
● When the computer is in the Sleep state, slide the switch to
the right briefly to exit Sleep.
● When the computer is in Hibernation, slide the switch to the
right briefly to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown
procedures are ineffective, slide the switch to the right and hold
for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn m ore about your power settings, select Start > Control
Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
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Right
Component Description
(1) F
ingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows instead of a
password logon.
(2) QuickWeb button
(3) A
(4) Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards and Java™ Cards.
udio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in
(microphone) jack
When the computer is off or in Hibernation, press the
●
button t o open HP QuickWeb.
When the computer is in Microsoft Windows, press
●
the button to open the default Web browser.
When the computer is in HP QuickWeb, press the
●
button t o open the def ault Web browser.
NOTE: For more information, refer to “HP QuickWeb” in
this guide and to the HP QuickWeb software Help. If your
computer does not have HP QuickWeb software, the
button does not perform any action or function.
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Also connects an
optional headset microphone.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, refer to the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
NOTE: A 4–conductor audio plug headphone with
microphone is needed in order to use the microphone
function.
(5)
(6) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only)
(7) Security cable slot A
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USB 2.0 ports (2)
Connect optional USB devices.
Connects a modem cable.
ttaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The secur ity cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
Left
Component Description
(1) Media Card Reader Supports the following digital card f ormats:
● MultiMediaCard
● Secure Digital (SD) Card
(2)
(3)
Pen holder Stores the digitizer pen.
Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and of f during routine
operation.
(4)
(5) Wireles s light
(6)
(7)
(8)
ExpressCard slot (select models only) Supports optional ExpressCards.
Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a
1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as
USB charging port Provides power to a USB device, such as an optional
● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP
Mobile Broadband Module, and/or a Bluetooth device,
is on.
● Amber: All wireless devices are off.
wireless connection.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to
establish a wireless connection.
a camcorder.
external MultiBay, if used with a powered USB cable.
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Display
Component Description
(1) WWAN antennas (2)* (select models only) Send and receiv e wireless signals to communicate with wireless
(2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
(3) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(4) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs.
(5) Keyboard light button Opens and turns on the k eyboard light.
(6) Touch screen Allows you to perform certain actions using your fingers or the
(7) Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the display brightness based on the
(8) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
*T
he antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately
around the antennas free from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety,
and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.
wide-area networks (WWAN).
local area networks (WLAN).
To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > HP >
HP Webcam.
digitizer pen.
lighting conditions in your environment.
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Rear
Component Description
(1) Jog dial In slate mode, functions like the enter key and the
up and down arrows on a standard keyboard.
Press inward to enter a command.
●
● Rotate up to scroll up.
● Rotate down to scroll down.
(2)
(3) Rotate button
(4) ctrl+alt+del button* In slate mode:
(5)
(6) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(7) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
*To protect your work and the system, the ctrl+alt+delete command cannot be entered using the c trl, alt, and del keys on the
on-screen keyboard.
esc button In slate mode, allows you to exit or escape out of
Power connector
an application.
In slate mode, switches the im age between
landscape and portrait orientation.
While Windows is running, press the button
●
with the pen to enter the ctrl+alt+del
command.*
● While the Computer Setup utility is running,
press the button with the pen to enter the
reset command. The c omputer resets and all
unsaved information is lost. The reset
function can be used to restore functionality
when the system has become unresponsive.
Connects an AC adapter.
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